From Jacqui's Kitchen
Eating healthier doesn't mean you have to give up on delicious food.
Jacqui Zimmerman, RD, from our Wellness Department and friends have many cooking tips and healthy recipes you can use to make low fat, low calorie meals and treats your whole family will enjoy.
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Trying to eat more vegetables, but not thrilled with the taste? You may just need a new way to prepare them.
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day—especially when it comes to losing weight! This recipe for black bean breakfast burritos is quick, easy, delicious, and a healthy way to start your day.
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Leafy, green kale is all the rage among movie stars and foodies, according to Eating Well magazine. I, like perhaps many of you, am not exactly a kale lover, so I set out to learn more and to try a couple of new recipes.
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With a little time and effort invested on the weekend, healthy family meals can be a breeze—even with the busiest of schedules.
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The dog days of summer are here, and it's so important for you and your children to stay well-hydrated. What's the best way to quench your thirst? Drink plain water.
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8/1/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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I bought my first local strawberries of the season a couple of weekends ago—a sure sign of spring. We can pretty much get any fruit or vegetable anytime we want them, but nothing can compare to fresh, homegrown produce.
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5/23/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Salads can be a great addition to a healthy diet. Add protein and they can easily be upgraded from side dish to main dish.
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You probably know that a steaming bowl of oatmeal is a healthy choice for breakfast. Why not make that old standby something special by adding sweetness, flavor, crunch, and texture?
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2/28/2011 7:00:00 AM | with
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Less than half the people who start off the new year by making a new year's resolution will keep it. That's why it's important not to set unrealistic goals but ones that set you up for success.
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12/30/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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If you think that snacking is counterproductive to being at a healthy weight, think again. Well-planned, healthy snacks can have many benefits.
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12/6/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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Chances are, you have already heard the term BMI, but you may not know what it is or why it should matter to you.
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10/28/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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The Food Pyramid is a tool that is used to help people make healthy food choices. The USDA released the most recent version in 2005, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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9/24/2010 7:00:00 AM | with
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During the hazy, hot, and humid days of summer, there’s nothing quite like a cold, refreshing beverage to beat the heat. Iced cold water is often the best choice if you don’t need the calories. But, if you want something that offers a boost of energy and nutrition, whip up a fruit smoothie!
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